UNplug and play

It’s the end of the year...Time to reflect on the past happenings, achievements and goals, resolutions and dreams...Many people start their year with a list of resolutions some of them having healthy eating/diet as one of the items. I offer you to include one item into your list-technological detox. What it is and how it works? Well, it’s very simple. Choose any week of the month, ditch the electronic babysitters, say good-bye to screen time temporarily, discuss the terms and conditions with your children and engage in play. Be ready to face the challenge and conquer the first stage of the detox plan-boredom, withdrawal and other symptoms may occur. Hang in there and stay committed. You’d be glad you did. If you can’t make one week commitment, start small, make it a weekend challenge. Now remember, the detox is for children but if any adult wants to join in the program that would be absolutely fantastic (I completely understand the demands of the modern society and the role of the technology).
But I think there is room for everyone. You can choose the modified diet plan, going complete detox might put you in a state of shock. Side effects might include, dizziness from running around too much, tingling, fun sensations in your heart, increased heart rate and addiction to fun.

Are you ready for the challenge? 

UNplug and Play! 

Play is everything for your children-it’s their work, it’s their primary activity. They communicate through play, they learn, they release their tensions, recover from emotional distress, explore their environment, develop physical and social skills. When you join them in their world of play they feel honored and important. It fosters connection, raises self-esteem and confidence. And playing is fun! Remember once we were kids and we knew how to play and we were masters at it. Get in touch with the child in you- unplug and play. Rediscover a whole new world, yourself, and your children...

Suggested games include but are not limited to:

-checkers

-dreidel

-chess

-board games

-card games

-making snowmen and other sculptures

-ice skating

-dancing

-creating your own family board games with you as characters and fun rules

-changing the rules of a favorite board game 

-puppet theatre -making puppets from scratch

-teach them your favorite childhood games

-make musical instruments and create your band

-ask your children. They are so imaginative! 

You play at your own risk. 

Serious side NOTE: 

Our relationship with our children is the most significant aspect of parenting. Nurture it! Cherish it! Enhance it! 

Each parent is responsible on his own behalf for the relationship he or she cultivates and maintains with his or her own child/children. 

Happy New Year! 

Give new ideas a try. May the new year be a year of good health, new beginnings, new goals and dreams. May it bring merry days and be a joyful year. 

Welcome 2013! 

Happy parenting and happy playing!